Nautical & Wildlife Art Festival and Craft Show

It’s that time of the year when it is simply too cold to enjoy an afternoon stroll on the beach. The Ocean City winds whipping off the frigid Atlantic make it hard to enjoy all the nature that the area has to offer. If you’re still craving some nature thrills, there’s one way to get your fix while escaping winter’s chills.

The Nautical & Wildlife Art Festival and Craft Show is one of the years first major events in Ocean City and is sure to be a delight for anyone looking to experience some of the finest nautical, nature and wildlife exhibits and crafts there are. Noted painters, sculptors, model shipbuilders & multi-media artists are just a few of the artist that headline this annual event. The artists that attend the event bring some of their best work and it is all available for your purchase.

Hosted inside the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, the festival takes place from January 17-18. The festival also has food for sale and musical entertainment, so make sure you set aside some time to ensure you get the full experience. If you’re interested in seeing some of the talented artists that will be present at the festival, check out

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